Friday, January 30, 2026
Hi All!
In case of inclement weather or icy conditions at the church (even if roads near your home are clear), please look at WFMZ on your computer or on TV for any cancellation or delay information.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday morning after being cancelled for two weeks due to weather! We’ll have some catching up to do on planned events, so be sure to read this through to be fully caught up.
The visit from Tom Dilts as our guest speaker will be rescheduled. We’ll let you know as soon as we get the new date.
Soup and sandwich orders are now being taken for ham and string bean soup and ham and cheese sandwiches. Order deadline is fast approaching (Feb 8); order yours today!
What’s Coming Up on Sundays?
- February 1
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship with installation of Consistory members, recognition of departing Consistory members and one staff person, and Communion
- Immediately following worship – Souper Bowl lunch in the lower social hall, and confirmation class
- February 8 – Scout Sunday
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship with members of our affiliated Scout troop and including a discussion and photos of their trip to Sea Base this past summer
- February 15
- 9:00 a.m. – Confirmation Class
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship
- Noon – Sunday Brunchers, The Mercantile Club
- February 22 – First Sunday in Lent
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship with Communion
Special Event
- The Lehigh Valley Phantoms Ice Hockey team is hosting a Faith Night at the PPL center Sunday, March 15 at 3:05 p.m.
- Our group rate starts at 10 or more tickets to receive the below rate.
- Upper level: $22
- Lower level: $28
- Pregame and during our intermission on our concourse we will have live music!
- Following the game Phantoms player Cooper Marody will host a live testimonial talking about his upbringing and faith to the congregations in attendance!
- See Jane Bedell if you are interested for more details.
Other News
- Please see your bulletins and your upcoming newsletter for other great upcoming events in the life of our church. Always available is our website also for looking into coming events. Also, you can find us on Facebook too! www.oldzionsucc.org
- Join us for The Chosen!
- We began on January 21 and will conclude on March 11.
- Join us any Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the lower social hall for this excellent series. All are welcome.
- Sessions conclude around 2:15 p.m. You are welcome to attend just the viewing or stay afterward for optional discussion.
- Snacks and beverages are provided, along with thoughtful conversation about the disciples, their daily lives, and their responses to Jesus.
- In the event of inclement weather, the session will be postponed by one week.
- Our next Grief Care sessions have been announced.
- June 3 to July 29, 2026, Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the lower social hall.
- Invite your friends and family members who need some support after the death of a loved one.
- The program follows the same format and material as previous sessions. Many participants find that going through the program more than once brings additional healing.
- Free and open to all.
- More details available upon registration.
- Contact the church office or me for more information.
- We are still collecting all kinds of batteries and printer or ink cartridges to recycle at Staples. To date we have raised over $200 toward Staples purchases. I have small boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” Or you can put bags of batteries and ink cartridges outside of my office. Thanks! Keep them coming. You are an awesome support of this interesting way to recycle and get credit at Staples for future purchases.
As always, we hold in prayer many of our members and friends who are walking through difficult seasons—facing grief, illness, loneliness, changes in living situations, and other challenges that weigh heavily on the heart. We also remember our brothers and sisters around the world who continue to recover from the devastation of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
At the same time, we give thanks for the many joys among us—birthdays and anniversaries, the gift of new life, healing and remission from illness, and countless other blessings that remind us of God’s goodness.
Peace to all!
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